Boulder to host inaugural Bus to Work Day next week

Boulder will hold its inaugural Bus to Work Day on Wednesday. (Jeremy Papasso / Staff Photographer)

Boulder has Bike to Work Day and even Tube to Work Day. Now, buses are getting their moment in the spotlight, too.

The city will hold the first-ever Bus to Work Day on Wednesday as it encourages residents to use yet another alternate means of transportation to commute to work.

"Bus to Work Day is an exciting opportunity for the community to celebrate the benefits of transit service and the many ways people can include transit as a travel choice in and around Boulder," said City Councilman Bob Yates in a statement. "This event supports Boulder's Transportation Master Plan goals to encourage trips by transit, as well as broader community sustainability and climate goals."

As part of Bus to Work Day, the city and the Regional Transportation District will offer free bus rides on routes within the city. There were also be events, prizes, refreshments and special promotions at various bus stops around the city.

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